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Table of Contents American Midwest Ballet..................................................................................................................................... 3 Challenge Island - Omaha Northwest................................................................................................................. 5 NEW! Country Roads Equine, LLC.................................................................................................................... 11 Dance by Design, LLC..........................................................................................................................................13 Goodwill Industries, Inc. of Lincoln..................................................................................................................15 Hastings Museum................................................................................................................................................ 17 Lincoln Children’s Museum................................................................................................................................19 That Pottery Place...............................................................................................................................................21 The Durham Museum........................................................................................................................................ 23 The Rose Theatre................................................................................................................................................ 24

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American Midwest Ballet GIRL SCOUTS AND THE BALLET Through the Collaborator Program, American Midwest Ballet provides Girl Scouts with opportunities to experience and learn about dance. The ballet’s Girl Scouts Collaboration helps support the mission of “building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.” American Midwest Ballet’s Girl Scout Collaboration is created for students of all ages and offers troops many options to experience dance through classes, workshops, and performances. SEE A PERFORMANCE Girl Scouts are invited to attend this season’s dance performances presented by American Midwest Ballet, the region’s professional ballet company, at special reduced ticket prices. Please use the code “GSCOUT” for a 15% discount on tickets. Performance tickets are available online. MOMENTUM Elevate your senses with Momentum, our bold menu of brilliant dance, showcasing the expressive range of ballet with varied and exhilarating works. Each season’s Momentum is a fresh experience, with a new slate of individual ballets. From classical to contemporary…from poignantly romantic to packed with highenergy athleticism—the works you see in Momentum always add up to a rewarding spectrum of creativity. When and Where: • Saturday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m., Hoff Center, 1001 S. 6th St., Council Bluffs • Sunday, October 18, at 2 p.m., Hoff Center, 1001 S. 6th St., Council Bluffs THE NUTCRACKER Visual splendor, dazzling spectacle, a charming story, and brilliant classical dancing—it’s no wonder our version of the world’s favorite holiday ballet is a family tradition!

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When and Where: • Saturday, November 21, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Hoff Center, 1001 S. 6th St., Council Bluffs • Sunday, November 22, at 2 p.m., Hoff Center, 1001 S. 6th St., Council Bluffs • (sensory-friendly performance, designed to increase accessibility for people on the autism spectrum) Friday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha • • Saturday, December 5, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha • Sunday, December 6, at 2 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha CLEOPATRA This moving tale of love, power, and ambition is a dramatic glimpse into the life of one of history’s most compelling and intriguing personalities: Cleopatra, the last queen of ancient Egypt. Famous for her beauty, her intelligence, and her political adeptness, this central figure in a star-crossed clash of empires is the heart of a spectacular yet deeply personal ballet. When and Where: • Saturday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m., Hoff Center, 1001 S. 6th St., Council Bluffs • Sunday, April 11, at 2 p.m., Hoff Center, 1001 S. 6th St., Council Bluffs • Saturday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha ATTEND A DANCE CLASS Girl Scouts’ registration fees will be waived on all classes at American Midwest Ballet School. Register by phone at 712.890.5591 and reference SCOUTS DANCE. For class details, visit our website. DISCOVER DANCE AT GIRL SCOUT DREAMLAB American Midwest Ballet is excited to return in Fall 2026 to Girl Scouts DreamLab with FREE dance classes. Discover Dance offers participants the chance to explore dance and movement each week in a fun, welcoming, low-pressure environment led by a professional dancer from American Midwest Ballet. For more information and registration details, contact the Girl Scout DreamLab. DANCE WITH A PROFESSIONAL DANCER Get up and dance with a professional ballerina and earn a ballet badge at a FREE workshop for your Girl Scout troop! In this hour-long workshop, scouts will learn basic stretches, ballet positions, and beginner dance steps alongside a professional dancer from American Midwest Ballet. The workshop encourages scouts to try something new in a fun and relaxed, low-pressure environment while moving to upbeat music. The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving scouts the chance to learn more about the life of a professional dancer. No dance experience or special shoes are required. Comfortable athletic-wear encouraged. For scheduling, have your troop co-leader contact us for more information. ****** Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Chaperones: Follow Safety Activity Checkpoints. Questions: Contact us via email or visit our website. Click here to visit American Midwest Ballet’s website.

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Challenge Island – Omaha Northwest Challenge Island partners with Girl Scout councils, Service Units, and troops nationwide to provide girls of all ages—Daisies through Ambassadors with one-of-a-kind STEAM-based experiences that fulfill badge requirements. Girl Scouts receive an exclusive Challenge Island Fun Patch during every program! Challenge Island badge workshops provide girls the opportunity to strengthen their life skills in communication, collaboration, creative and critical thinking, leadership, public speaking, grit, perseverance through difficulty, problem-solving, innovative thinking, flexibility, adaptability, developing a growth mindset, and environmental advocacy. Challenge Island workshops align with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience because they are... • Girl-led: In Challenge Island, the girls decide how to build and design in their challenges. • Learning by Doing: ALL our curriculum is hands-on where girls learn by doing it themselves! • Cooperative Learning: Challenge Island programs are designed for girls to work together to accomplish their goals and for adult interaction to be minimal with guidance in the form of questions to help the girls figure it out for themselves! DAISY TRIPLE AUTOMOTIVE BADGE WORKSHOP Design a car for a special person or situation; become an engineer and build a car; collaborate with your troop to manufacture a new car. Who: Daisies When: On your schedule (2 hours) Page 5

Cost: $15 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Daisy Automotive Design badge; Daisy Automotive Engineering badge; Daisy Automotive Manufacturing badge DAISY TOY BUSINESS DESIGNER BADGE WORKSHOP Start a slime business; identify your target market; create a new slime recipe and market it! Who: Daisies When: On your schedule (1.5 hours) Cost: $12.50 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Daisy Toy Business Designer badge DAISY TRIPLE MECHANICAL ENGINEER BADGE WORKSHOP Design and build a working roller coaster; build a model car; create an arcade/board game. Who: Daisies When: On your schedule (3 hours) Cost: $20 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Daisy Roller Coaster Design Challenge badge; Daisy Model Car Design Challenge badge; Daisy Board Game Design Challenge badge BROWNIE TRIPLE AUTOMOTIVE BADGE WORKSHOP Learn about safety features and design a car with safety in-mind; become an engineer and build a car; collaborate with your troop to manufacture your new car. Who: Brownies When: On your schedule (2 hours) Cost: $15 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Brownie Automotive Design badge; Brownie Automotive Engineering badge; Brownie Automotive Manufacturing badge BROWNIE INVENTOR BADGE WORKSHOP Learn about campground safety; identify potential hazards; design and build new solutions to stay safe in the great outdoors. Who: Brownies When: On your schedule (1 hour) Cost: $12.50 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Brownie Inventor badge Page 6

BROWNIE BUDDING ENTREPRENEUR BADGE WORKSHOP Learn about famous entrepreneurs; brainstorm ideas for your new business; design your new themed restaurant; pitch your idea and get funding for your business Who: Brownies When: On your schedule (2 hours) Cost: $15 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Brownie Budding Entrepreneur badge BROWNIE HOME SCIENTIST BADGE WORKSHOP Take a balloon ride; explore the photic zone; do some static magic; make a chilly treat! Who: Brownies When: On your schedule (2.5 hours) Cost: $17.50 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Brownie Home Scientist badge BROWNIE TRIPLE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BADGE WORKSHOP Design and build a fling flyer; build a championship race car; create a leap bot. Who: Brownies When: On your schedule (2 hours) Cost: $15 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Brownie Fling Flyer Design Challenge badge; Brownie Race Car Design Challenge badge; Brownie Leap Bot Design Challenge badge BROWNIE MAKING GAMES BADGE WORKSHOP Invent a new arcade game; design a putt putt golf course and have fun! Who: Brownies When: On your schedule (2 hours) Cost: $15 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Brownie Making Games badge JUNIOR TRIPLE AUTOMOTIVE BADGE WORKSHOP Explore the past, present, and future of car design and alternative fuels; become an engineer and build a prototype car; collaborate with your troop to manufacture your new car Who: Juniors

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When: On your schedule (2 hours) Cost: $15 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Junior Automotive Design badge; Junior Automotive Engineering badge; Junior Automotive Manufacturing badge JUNIOR BUSINESS JUMPSTART BADGE WORKSHOP Learn about the inventor of the Loop-The-Loop; brainstorm ideas for a new themed roller coaster ride; build a prototype of your ride; pitch your idea and get funding for your business Who: Juniors (4-5) When: On your schedule (1.5 hours) Cost: $12.50 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Junior Business Jumpstart badge JUNIOR SPACE SCIENCE BADGE WORKSHOP Create a solar system stabile; learn about the stars and make constellations; make flying comets and launch them at the moon! Who: Juniors (4-5) When: On your schedule (2 hours) Cost: $15 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Junior Space Science Investigator badge JUNIOR PLAYING THE PAST BADGE WORKSHOP Make groovy doll-sized 1970s fashions; build a working pinball machine; make a lava lamp. Who: Juniors When: On your schedule (2.5 hours) Cost: $17.50 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Junior Playing the Past badge JUNIOR ANIMAL HABITATS BADGE WORKSHOP Learn about African animal habitats; build a working safari ride; learn about penguins and build penguin toboggans. Who: Juniors When: On your schedule (2 hours) Cost: $15 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Junior Animal Habitats badge Page 8

JUNIOR TRIPLE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BADGE WORKSHOP Design and build a cookie crane; build a balloon-powered race car; design and build a paddle boat. Who: Juniors When: On your schedule (3 hours) Cost: $20 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Junior Crane Design Challenge badge; Junior Balloon Car Design Challenge badge; Junior Paddle Boat Design Challenge badge JUNIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER WORKSHOP Find out how product designers solve problems and make their products appealing; make observations about what makes a great product; design a prototype for a completely new product; put it to the test and make design improvements! Who: Juniors When: On your schedule (1.5 hours) Cost: $12.50 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Junior Product Designer badge CADETTE ENTREPRENEUR BADGE WORKSHOP Design a business plan and pitch your business to investors; design a logo; build a working safari ride! Who: Cadettes When: On your schedule (3 hours) Cost: $20 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Cadette Entrepreneur badge or Cadette Business Creator badge CADETTE COMIC ARTIST BADGE WORKSHOP Explore the world of comics; engineer a dramatic rescue; recount the story using pictures and words! Who: Cadettes When: On your schedule (3 hours) Cost: $20 per Girl Scout Recognitions: Cadette Comic Artist badge ****** Where: Let’s get together at the Girl Scout DreamLab (8601 West Dodge Rd., Ste. 102, Omaha, NE 68114) or we will travel to your troop! Locations more than 90-minutes travel time outside of Omaha may be subject Page 9

to a travel fee (subject to total number of participants). Capacity: 8 minimum; 50 maximum Registration: Register online for all programs! Chaperones: Follow Safety Activity Checkpoints. Questions: Email us! Click here to visit the Challenge Island - Omaha Northwest website.

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Country Roads Equine, LLC Country Roads Equine, LLC will teach basic horse education including how to care for your horse, first aid for your horse, and basic care if they are sick. Girl Scouts will also learn basic horse terminology used in the industry, different disciplines of riding, horse anatomy, and safety skills before riding. HORSE EDUCATION 101 Girl Scouts will learn how to care for a horse—including feeding, basic necessities, the importance of clean stalls, fresh water, and signs of a horse feeling unwell. Additionally, Girl Scouts will learn about horse industry terms, different types of riding and disciplines, riding equipment, basic horse anatomy, and horse safety. A hard bicycle helmet, long pants, and closed-toe shoes are required. Who: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Recognitions: Complete steps 1 and 2 towards Junior Horseback Riding badge Cost: $15 per person Capacity: 6 Girl Scouts; 2 adults HORSE HANDS-ON GROOMING After completing “Horse Education 101,” Girl Scouts will expand their knowledge of horse anatomy and master safety skills during a practical, hands-on session with horses. Participants will learn how to groom a horse, tie restraints properly, and practice basic safety during ground-based interactions. Finally, participants will learn how to lead a horse into a stall, or run and release a horse. A hard bicycle helmet, long pants, and closed-toe shoes are required. “Horse Education 101” is a prerequisite. Who: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors

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Cost: $15 per person Capacity: 6 Girl Scouts; 2 adults ****** When: Call, text, or email schedule. Where: Country Roads Equine, LLC, 18845 Bennington Rd., Bennington, NE 68007 Registration: Contact Hope Crago at 615.693.1045 (call or text) or via email. Payment due at time of service. Chaperones: Follow Safety Activity Checkpoints. Notes: Please dress in layers and warm clothing during cold weather, as the barn is unheated. Both courses may be completed in the same day—inquire when booking. Click here to visit Country Roads Equine, LLC’s Facebook page.

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Dance by Design, LLC Dance by Design is committed to teaching students the best technique and latest steps while having fun and making new friends. We want to see our dancers grow and become a part of the art we feel so passionately about. Students are an inspiration and constantly give us new ideas—helping us to create a warm and family-friendly atmosphere. With our versatile repertoire, we can fulfill and achieve the goals of every student who walks in our door. Dance by Design’s fun, friendly environment combined with our beautiful, modern studios makes our studio a wonderful place to dance. ****** BROWNIE DANCE BADGE PROGRAM Come and explore the world of dance. You will fulfill the requirements needed for earning your Dancer badge. Great for those days off from school and summer time! Who: Brownies When: Call or email to schedule; program will run approximately 11/2 hour. Recognitions: Brownie Dancer badge JUNIOR DANCE BADGE PROGRAM Come and explore the world of dance. You will fulfill the requirements needed for earning your Staying Fit badge. Great for those days off from school and summer time! Who: Juniors

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When: Call or email to schedule; programs will run approximately 11/2 hours Recognitions: Junior Staying Fit badge HALFTIME EXTRAVAGANZA Experience what it’s like to put together a halftime show. Includes learning different performance techniques and putting together a routine to be performed at the end of class. This four-part patch will also teach a moral lesson as each one relates to the importance of teamwork, spirit, dedication, and trust in creating a successful halftime routine. • Part 1: Teamwork—Learn a Flag Corp routine and how teamwork is vital. • Part 2: Spirit—Learn a pom dance and see how spirit is crucial to success. • Part 3: Dedication—Learn a team dance routine while seeing the difference dedication can make • Part 4: Trust—Learn cheerleading and how to trust your teammates. Who: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes When: Call or email to schedule; each part will run approximately 11/2 hours Recognitions: Teamwork; Spirit; Dedication; and Trust fun patches ****** Where: Dance by Design, 13633 S. 217th St., Gretna, NE 68028 Registration or Questions: Contact Amber Mero at 402.641.3189 or via email. Cost: $10 per Girl Scout (receive a 50% discount with 20 or more Girl Scouts!) Capacity: Limited to instructor direction. Chaperones: Follow Safety Activity Checkpoints. Refunds: A 48-hour cancellation notice is required for refunds. Click here to visit the Dance by Design website.

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Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc. (Goodwill Lincoln) Goodwill Industries in Lincoln is a non-profit organization that maintains an effective Employment Services Program that offers job training and employment programs to people who face barriers to employment. Goodwill’s client population includes people with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities, or dependence on public support. The sale of donated goods in their retail locations remains the greatest source of funding for programs Goodwill provides. In 2024, Goodwill diverted 3.3 million pounds from the local landfill and helped over 5,700 individuals with employment-related services. GOOD TURN FOR GOODWILL To earn the “Good Turn for Goodwill” patch, each girl will need to fill three bags with donations. Goodwill accepts clothing, home goods, and electronics. Donate to one of the Goodwill locations listed below during retail hours and take a photo of the donation. Send Goodwill an email with the photo attached, which store you donated to, and your mailing address. In return, they will send you the patch! For an entire troop, please send the number of girls with one photo and an address to send the patches. Locations Applicable for Donations: • Apples Way – 6300 Apples Way, Lincoln, NE 68516 • Vine Street – 4555 Vine St., Lincoln, NE 68503 • 27th Street – 3190 N 27th St., Lincoln, NE 68521 • 17th and Sumner – 1700 S. 17th St., Lincoln, NE 68502 • York – 512 Grant Ave, York, NE 68467

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Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, Families, Adults Recognitions: • Good Turn for Goodwill Patch • Daisy Petal — “Rosie” Pink: Make the World a Better Place • Brownie Badge — Give Back THE IMPORTANCE OF TEXTILE RECYCLING! A representative of Goodwill will come to your troop meeting and speak about what happens to the textiles after you donate them to Goodwill with activities that teach girls about how many textiles are thrown away per person per year. This provides important knowledge on recycling beyond paper and aluminum. After, the representative will encourage the girls to donate materials or show them how to run a donation drive dependent on what the troop is interested in. Who: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, Families, Adults Recognitions: • Good Turn for Goodwill Patch • Girls attending this event will collect steps 3 and 5 of the Philanthropist Badge ****** When: Year Round Cost: Free Chaperones: Follow Safety Activity Checkpoints. Questions: Please email us or call 402.438.2022 with any questions or to make arrangements. Click here to visit Lincoln Goodwill’s website.

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Hastings Museum Hastings Museum is the largest municipal museum between Chicago and Denver. Featuring a Theatre with a 70-foot wide screen and large full-domed Planetarium, we house dozens of animal species set in their natural habitats. Get up close to early Plains Indians artifacts, Cretaceous Sea creatures, historic cars, and natural history specimens. Discover the story behind Kool-Aid, Hastings’ famous soft drink. There is something for everyone at the Hastings Museum! OVERNIGHTERS Cost: $500 security deposit ($35 per Girl Scout; $27 per adult). Cost includes badge activity stations, snacks, 2D or 3D film, planetarium show, games, and breakfast. Capacity: Minimum 100 Girl Scouts DAY PROGRAMS Daisy: • Animal Observer • Art and Design • Craft and Tinker • Create and Innovate • Eco Learner • Good Neighbor • Math in Nature 1: Shapes in Nature • Math in Nature 2: Numbers in Nature • Math in Nature 3: Design with Nature

• Mechanical Engineering: Board Games • Mechanical Engineering: Model Car • Mechanical Engineering: Roller Coaster • Robotics 1: What Robots Do • Robotics 2: How Robots Move • Robotics 3: Design a Robot • Outdoor Art Maker • Space Science Explorer • STEM Career Exploration

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Brownie: • Art and Design • Automotive 1: Design • Automotive 2: Engineering • Bugs • Craft and Tinker • Create and Innovate • Home Scientist • Letterboxer • Making Games

• Math in Nature 1: Shapes in Nature • Math in Nature 2: Numbers in Nature • Math in Nature 3: Design with Nature • Outdoor Adventurer • Outdoor Art Creator • Robotics 1: Designing Robots • Robotics 2: Programming Robots • Senses • Space Science Adventurer

Junior: • Art and Design • Automotive 1: Design • Automotive 2: Engineering • Craft and Tinker • Create and Innovate • Detective • Flowers

• Math in Nature 1: Shapes in Nature • Math in Nature 2: Numbers in Nature • Outdoor Art Explorer • Playing the Past • Robotics 1: Designing Robots • Robotics 2: Programming Robots • Space Science Investigator

Cadette: • Night Owl • Outdoor Art Apprentice • Space Science Researcher

• Special Agent • Trees

Senior: • Sky • Space Science Expert Ambassador: • Space Science Master Cost: $11 per Daisy/Brownie; $13 per Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador; $8 per Adult (this price includes museum admission for the day). Additional programs the day of are $5 per Girl Scout and no additional charge per adult. Capacity: Minimum 5 Girl Scouts, Maximum 25 Girl Scouts ****** Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, Adults When: Call to schedule. Daisy and Brownie programs are 2 hours. Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador programs are 3 hours. Where: Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Hastings Chaparones: 1 adult per 5 Girl Scouts; follow Safety Activity Checkpoints. Register: Contact Raksha Shresta at 402.461.2399 or by email. Click here to visit the Hastings Museum’s website. Page 18

Lincoln Children’s Museum Lincoln Children’s Museum invites children to create, discover and learn through the power of play. Our education team creates hands on informal learning experiences all year long! BADGE EARNING WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS Be sure to check the Girl Scouts of Nebraska program calendar for all the fun workshops and programs that take place at the Lincoln Children’s Museum. Workshops generally take place on Saturdays in the morning or afternoon. These themed programs focus on activities that help your Girl Scout earn her next badge. The workshops and programs can be attended by an individual or whole troop. Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors When/Registration: Visit the Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Program Calendar Cost: $32 per Girl Scout. Includes all materials, badge, snack, and admission for one adult and youth. Recognition: Badge Capacity: 10 girls minimum CREATIVE HOLIDAY KITS – CANDY HOUSES These kits are created by the Lincoln Children’s Museum in December and are packed with load of creative fun! Each kit includes a cardboard house mounted on a sturdy base. You also receive a variety of colored frostings, cookies, candies, and other fun surprises to make a holiday masterpiece. Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Families Page 19

When: December Cost: Please visit our website for current pricing. Registration: Purchase online. ROBOTICS DAY Daisies, Brownies, or Juniors can earn all three robotics badges in one day with Lincoln Children’s Museum! Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors When: Visit the Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Program Calendar or call 402.477.4000 x111 to schedule. Cost: $60 per girl. Includes all materials, badges, snacks, and lunch from the Museum’s Kazoo’s U-STOP Café. Recognition: All three Robotics badges for Daisies, Brownies, or Juniors. Capacity: 5 girls minimum GROUP RATE GENERAL ADMISSION Bring your Troop to PLAY! Receive $2.50 off per regular price admission ticket when you reserve play time for your group (minimum 10 people) at least one week in advance (no other discounts may be applied). Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Families Registration: Reserve online. ****** Where: Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P St, Lincoln, NE Registration: Call 402.477.4000 x111 to schedule Chaperones: Follow Safety Activity Checkpoints. Refunds: With 72-hour notice. Questions: Contact Morgan Henning via email or call 402.477.4000 x116 Click here to visit the Lincoln Children’s Museum website.

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That Pottery Place Paint your own Pottery Studio! Whether it’s a field trip for fun or a workshop to fulfill or work towards badge requirements, ‘That Pottery Place’ offers a variety of creative options. CERAMIC PAINTING (PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY) Paint your own pottery is a fun and easy way to create personalized treasures. We offer a selection of projects and provide all of the tools for the girls to design and paint a masterpiece. We will clear glaze and fire their food-safe pieces ready for pick-up in one week. Great for gift giving! • Daisy “Outdoor Art Maker” badge: Draw an outdoor scene using the colors and scenes of nature. Bring your design to the studio and recreate on a tile, plate or mug. • Brownie “Painting” badge: Sketch a design on paper. Bring your design to the studio and recreate on a tile or plate and paint. • Junior “Art” badge: Draw your personal design on paper and bring to the studio. Sketch your design on a tile, plate or mug with pencil and paint using a variety of colors. Try shading and different techniques to complete your masterpiece. Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors Recognitions: Daisy “Outdoor Art Maker” badge, Brownie “Painting” badge, Junior “Art” badge, or fun patches for painting any pottery item. Capacity: Minimum 8 CLAY HAND BUILDING Total muddy fun! There will be instruction in hand building with wet clay. Particpants will hand build and paint their original piece of art in one session. Please allow 14 days to return for pick up.

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• Brownie “Potter” badge: Using wet clay make a simple pot, paint and glaze. Who: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Recognitions: Brownie “Potter” badge or fun patch for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Capacity: Minimum 8 MOSAIC WORKSHOP In this no-grout mosaic workshop the girls will first paint their frame and then apply fun glass chips and gems in their own creative design. These colorful frames are taken home the same day. Capacity: Minimum 8 GLASS FUSING Particpants will learn the basics in glass fusing. They will assemble a colorful pendant, sun catcher or magnet using bits of glass pieces in their own design. They will be ready for pick up in one week. Who: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors (participants must be 8 or older to participate) Recognitions: fun patch Capacity: Minimum 8 HOLIDAY ORNAMENT PARTIES JUST FOR FUN! Participants will receive their choice of 1 or 2 flat ornaments to personalize. These make the perfect keepsake or gift for loved ones. Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Recognitions: Ceramics and Clay fun patch Capacity: Minimum 8 ****** Recognitions: Depending on the workshop chosen, particpants may complete steps toward these badges: • Daisy: Outdoor Art Maker badge • Junior: Art badge Brownie: Potter or Painting badge • • All Levels: make your own When: Workshops may be scheduled anytime during our regular studio hours, subject to availability. Workshops average 1.5 hours depending on group size and projec (kiln tour available upon request). Where: That Pottery Place, 7828 Dodge St., Omaha, NE Cost: Vary by workshop. Call 402.392.1166 for pricing Registration: Reservations are required. Call 402.392.1166 or email us to register. Chaperones: Follow Safety Activity Checkpoints. Click here to visit That Pottery Place’s website for updates and hours and “Like” us on Facebook! Page 22

The Durham Museum There’s a world of adventure awaiting Girl Scouts at The Durham Museum. From exploring our log cabin, to experiencing a Native American earth lodge, your Girl Scout troop is invited to tour the museum and experience history together! GIRL SCOUTS The Durham Museum is proud to offer several fun options for Girl Scouts of all ages. There’s sure to be one that’s a great fit for your troop. Book a tour (offered year-round) and provide a memorable, educational outing for your scout group! In addition, The Durham is proud to present the Celebrating our Community Badge for Brownies. There is no better place to complete these requirements than at The Durham Museum, Omaha’s former Union Station and newest National Historic Landmark. Create a game to learn about Nebraska symbols, learn to march in a parade, and, of course, visit a historic landmark! Tours • $5/Scout or chaperone • Troop co-leaders are admitted free Celebrating Our Community Badge • $200 for up to 25 guests ****** Questions/Reservations: Please call The Durham Museum Education Department at 402.444.5027, or email us, to make a reservation or with any questions you may have. Click here to visit the Durham Museum’s website.

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The Rose Theater The Rose Theater offers a variety of professional productions and educational experiences that are designed to help Girl Scouts explore and express themselves through the art of theater. JUST ASK! – MEMBER SHOW As a group of kids prepares a community garden, they experience how their different abilities make their community vibrant. New to the group, young Sonia is not sure she will be accepted by her peers until it becomes clear that each of the children has a unique way of being in the world—and that those very differences are what make their friendship and their garden bloom. Featuring songs in the style of SchoolHouse Rock! and Sesame Street, this colorful musical will help you learn how to “just ask” about the people around you. When: September 11–27, 2026 BUNNICULA – MEMBER SHOW Lock up your lettuce and guard your greens! A floppy-eared bunny with mysterious habits hops into this spine-tingling new musical. One dark and stormy night, the Monroe family returns from the movies with an orphaned rabbit they found under their seats - a strange little creature with sharp fangs who sleeps all day and prowls at night. Soon, the vegetables in the house are drained of color, turning ghostly white. Coincidence…or is Bunnicula a vampire? When the bunny disappears, Chester the cat and Harold the dog set off on a daring quest to uncover the truth. When: October 16 – November 1, 2026

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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER – PREMIUM SHOW The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars from screen to stage in a dazzling, puppetfilled musical spectacular! Based on the iconic 1964 stop-motion special, this heartwarming production features favorite songs like “Silver and Gold,” “Holly Jolly Christmas,” and “The Most Wonderful Day of the Year.” Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hermey, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius - and a towering 10-foot Bumble - alongside lifelike Toys from the Island of Misfit Toys. One of The Rose’s most popular shows returns in a magical new staging celebrating the misfit in us all. When: December 4–20, 2026 A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD – MEMBER SHOW This whimsical musical follows two best friends - the cheerful Frog and the rather grumpy Toad - as they hop, sing, and dance through a year of charming adventures. Waking from hibernation in spring, Frog and Toad journey through the seasons planting gardens, swimming, raking leaves, sledding, and learning gentle lessons along the way. Through mishaps and celebrations, they discover the joy of friendship and embrace what makes them unique. Part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all heart, this delightful tale celebrates lasting friendship. When: February 12–28, 2027 SHREK THE MUSICAL TYA – MEMBER SHOW Shrek The Musical is a family-friendly adaptation of the hit Broadway show, based on the beloved Oscarwinning film. Join Shrek, a lovable ogre, on his quest to rescue Princess Fiona, who harbors a surprising secret. Along the way, he teams up with a wisecracking Donkey and clashes with the scheming Lord Farquaad, discovering friendship, love, and self-acceptance. Packed with catchy songs, hilarious characters, and an uplifting message that celebrates being different, this lively adventure is fun for the whole family. When: March 19 – April 4, 2027 GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE – MEMBER SHOW Gerald the giraffe has a problem: all the other animals can dance. Warthogs waltz, rhinos rock ’n’ roll, and chimps cha-cha - but with his long neck and skinny legs, Gerald feels he simply can’t. That is, until he discovers that sometimes when you’re different, you just need a different song. Based on the bestselling picture book, this hit musical returns to The Rose with original songs and vibrant characters. Gerald’s uplifting journey reminds us we can all shine when we find our own rhythm. When: April 16 – May 2, 2027 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – PREMIUM SHOW Based on the hit film, this epic musical adventure follows young Viking Hiccup and his unexpected dragon friend, Toothless, as they dare to unite two warring worlds. Featuring more than 10 original, lifesize dragon puppets and breathtaking staging, audiences will soar alongside these unforgettable heroes in a story filled with heart, humor, and courage. As one of the first professional productions of this show in the country, this spectacular theatrical event is

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a one-of-a-kind experience you can only see at The Rose. When: June 4–27, 2027 INTRO TO ACTING WORKSHOP This hands-on workshop teaches students the basic tools of acting: body, voice and imagination. Students will also learn about the job of acting and will explore the main stage, rehearsal and costume shop. When: Subject to availability Duration: 90 minutes Cost: $6 per youth (minimum fee $120) Registration: To make reservation, please contact Lindy Glenn, Education Administrator via email or call 402.502.4638. ****** Where: The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102 Registration: Please visit our website for additional information and to register/purchase tickets. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more by calling the Box Office at 402.345.4849. Chaperones: Follow Safety Activity Checkpoints. Refunds: Call to inquire. Click here to visit the Rose Theater’s website.

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